More than 40 Iranian companies participated in the Food Expo 2017, exhibitig products like nuts, dried fruits, spices, medicinal herbs, processed foods, juices and nectars. Some of the Iranian companies were participating in the event for the eighth consecutive year, a proof of attractiveness of Hong Kong market and its connection to China for them.

A seminar titled "Investment and Business Opportunities in Iran" was held alongside the Food Expo, in which Iranian and Hong Kong companies interacted and explored the possibility of increasing and diversifying the relations.